Do the horns on the '08 STIs sound better? - Page 3

Gray08 · 03-10-2008, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Dj Hurricane

I am getting one of these:
Stebel Nautilus Compact Motorcycle Air Horn - Black

Ill post with a clip when I get it installed

Where do you plan to mount it?
I'm going to upgrade mine as well, just not sure what I want to use.

GilMikalian · 03-10-2008, 08:44 AM

I just heard the Hella's on YouTube and I gotta say, not impressed. They may be loud but what's the point when the tone is almost as high as the stockers?? They still sound wimpy...just a louder wimpy.

I'm EXTREMELY happy with the Stebel Nautilus airhorn. I had it in my MX-5 and now in my STI. They are crazy loud and really get folks attention, which is the whole point.

I STILL have been unable to locate the second stock horn so when I honk, I get the stocker coming in a split second before the airhorns kick in.

The Stebel can be bolted right where the stocker is in front of the radiator but you will need a thicker bracket since the Steble is about 10x the weight of the stocker.

The Stebel has a + & - terminal. You just hook up the - to the bolt you use for the bracket and the + to the old horn wire and you're good to go.

STi_N_Ya_Eye · 03-11-2008, 10:21 AM

lol...yeah the subbie horns are pretty sad.. my mini cooper has a more muscular horn than the sti!! lmao..

hnasko · 03-11-2008, 04:58 PM

I am actually embarrassed to honk my horn.

Mi_Black_Pearl · 03-11-2008, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MaStA

Screw hella supertones...get one of these (train horn)

YouTube - fun with train horns

This video is so damn funny

Another good one...

YouTube - Scaring People With A Train Horn

"I already have a heart problem..." says the young man haha

...o man this is great! its always nice to see some good pranks to people > we got to have a good sense of humor about it to make life interesting!

Quote:

Originally Posted by hnasko

I am actually embarrassed to honk my horn.

+1 lol...i barely use any horn period tho

MEXSTIMPREZA · 03-12-2008, 08:34 AM

When my father gave me my first car (a very nicely kept 1976 Audi 100LS) in 1985, he disconected the horn, and said..."it will make you a better defensive driver", best driving tip I ever recieved, I have not used a horn since.
Btw, I kind of like the way the stock horn sounds though, very macho

Mi_Black_Pearl · 03-12-2008, 05:10 PM

lol after reading this last night, i decided to sound my horn today after someone familiar passing by on the other side of the road gave me a beep, i responded and laughed in regards to this..he texted me asking: "was that your horn or a squirrel i ran over?!"_lol

GilMikalian · 03-12-2008, 05:19 PM

So has anyone been able to locate the difficult to find second horn? (not the one in front of the radiator) Right now I have my wimpy (hard to locate) horn go off a split second before the airhorn starts its wail. Almost like two cars honking....well a car and a moped.

Gray08 · 03-13-2008, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GilMikalian

So has anyone been able to locate the difficult to find second horn? (not the one in front of the radiator)

I'd like to know this, too. I bought a set of PIAA 400/600 Hz horns (115db) that will go in when my sport grille shows up.

When I disconnect the first one I'll honk the horn to try and find the 2nd one.

Edvig · 03-13-2008, 07:32 AM

Could it be behind the bumper cover on the passenger side? I remember seeing a picture of an 08 with the bumper cover removed and I thought I saw a horn there. I tried to find the pcture, but I can't locate the thread it's in.

MacAlert · 03-13-2008, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by GilMikalian

So has anyone been able to locate the difficult to find second horn? (not the one in front of the radiator) Right now I have my wimpy (hard to locate) horn go off a split second before the airhorn starts its wail. Almost like two cars honking....well a car and a moped.

From JPH's Members Journal:
jph's 2008 spark silver sti

Not sure if thats it or not.

Edvig · 03-13-2008, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacAlert

From JPH's Members Journal:
jph's 2008 spark silver sti

Not sure if thats it or not.

Those are the pics that I saw.

That certainly looks like a horn.

GilMikalian · 03-13-2008, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacAlert

From JPH's Members Journal:
jph's 2008 spark silver sti

Not sure if thats it or not.

Give that man a ceegar.

That is it. No wonder I couldn't spot it. They hid the bugger. I took my car in to the dealer for some friendly fire repair (don't ask) and asked them to disengage the 2d horn. I wonder if they're going to go to the trouble. At least I know what I'll be doing Saturday if they didn't disconnect it.

Dj Hurricane · 03-14-2008, 02:36 PM

Got my AIR HORN TODAY... Its going on Monday.
Ill keep you posted..

pic at: Flickr: Photos from Hurricanedj

and check out: Stebel Nautilus Compact air horn

GhoSStRyda · 04-13-2008, 05:34 PM

im currently researching on which horn to get and i'd have to agree with gil, the hella's were hella disappointing... hellas looked kinda cool with the red peeking thru the grill but it just sounded like a louder subaru horn... a loud MEEP MEEP... the nautilus gil and dj got is the exact sound that i want! ebay has these for under $45 shipped!

03-10-2008, 08:44 AM	#32
GilMikalian Silver Member Car: '08 DGM STI w/BBS Fav Mod: Britax Roundabout Location: L.A. Posts: 784 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Do the horns on the '08 STIs sound better? I just heard the Hella's on YouTube and I gotta say, not impressed. They may be loud but what's the point when the tone is almost as high as the stockers?? They still sound wimpy...just a louder wimpy. I'm EXTREMELY happy with the Stebel Nautilus airhorn. I had it in my MX-5 and now in my STI. They are crazy loud and really get folks attention, which is the whole point. I STILL have been unable to locate the second stock horn so when I honk, I get the stocker coming in a split second before the airhorns kick in. The Stebel can be bolted right where the stocker is in front of the radiator but you will need a thicker bracket since the Steble is about 10x the weight of the stocker. The Stebel has a + & - terminal. You just hook up the - to the bolt you use for the bracket and the + to the old horn wire and you're good to go. Last edited by GilMikalian : 03-11-2008 at 05:05 PM.

03-11-2008, 10:21 AM	#33
STi_N_Ya_Eye Amateur STI Driver Car: 05 STi Fav Mod: just having the car! Location: Bridgeport Posts: 39 Join Date: Feb 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Do the horns on the '08 STIs sound better? lol...yeah the subbie horns are pretty sad.. my mini cooper has a more muscular horn than the sti!! lmao..

03-11-2008, 04:58 PM	#34
hnasko Lurker Car: 08 STI BLK Fav Mod: Chrome Mustache Location: Boston Posts: 6 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Do the horns on the '08 STIs sound better? I am actually embarrassed to honk my horn.

03-12-2008, 08:34 AM	#36
MEXSTIMPREZA Junior STI Driver Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: Juarez, Mexico Posts: 176 Join Date: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Do the horns on the '08 STIs sound better? When my father gave me my first car (a very nicely kept 1976 Audi 100LS) in 1985, he disconected the horn, and said..."it will make you a better defensive driver", best driving tip I ever recieved, I have not used a horn since. Btw, I kind of like the way the stock horn sounds though, very macho

03-12-2008, 05:10 PM	#37
Mi_Black_Pearl Spec C Club Car: 07 OBP STI Fav Mod: turbocharger female warning sticker Location: Ocean State Posts: 1,387 Join Date: Aug 2007 Trader Rating: (6)	Re: Do the horns on the '08 STIs sound better? lol after reading this last night, i decided to sound my horn today after someone familiar passing by on the other side of the road gave me a beep, i responded and laughed in regards to this..he texted me asking: "was that your horn or a squirrel i ran over?!"_lol

03-12-2008, 05:19 PM	#38
GilMikalian Silver Member Car: '08 DGM STI w/BBS Fav Mod: Britax Roundabout Location: L.A. Posts: 784 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Do the horns on the '08 STIs sound better? So has anyone been able to locate the difficult to find second horn? (not the one in front of the radiator) Right now I have my wimpy (hard to locate) horn go off a split second before the airhorn starts its wail. Almost like two cars honking....well a car and a moped.

03-13-2008, 07:32 AM	#40
Edvig Junior STI Driver Car: 08 STI, 05 Legacy Fav Mod: go go pollen power up Location: Westchester County Posts: 156 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Do the horns on the '08 STIs sound better? Could it be behind the bumper cover on the passenger side? I remember seeing a picture of an 08 with the bumper cover removed and I thought I saw a horn there. I tried to find the pcture, but I can't locate the thread it's in.

03-14-2008, 02:36 PM	#44
Dj Hurricane STI Driver Car: 08 DGM BBS NAV Fav Mod: Cobb AP Location: Miami Beach Posts: 297 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Do the horns on the '08 STIs sound better? Got my AIR HORN TODAY... Its going on Monday. Ill keep you posted.. pic at: Flickr: Photos from Hurricanedj and check out: Stebel Nautilus Compact air horn

04-13-2008, 05:34 PM	#45
GhoSStRyda Professional STI Racer Car: its a wagon,hatch... Fav Mod: karma wheel hanging from rearview mirror~ 5th door~ Location: in la jun&le Posts: 789 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Do the horns on the '08 STIs sound better? im currently researching on which horn to get and i'd have to agree with gil, the hella's were hella disappointing... hellas looked kinda cool with the red peeking thru the grill but it just sounded like a louder subaru horn... a loud MEEP MEEP... the nautilus gil and dj got is the exact sound that i want! ebay has these for under $45 shipped! This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.